Certificate Programs

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Certificate Programs

Certificate, Added Authorization, and Professional Development Programs

Both certificates and added authorizations provide additional professional skills and expertise; one is sanctioned by San Diego State University and the other by the the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).

Certificates

What is a Certificate?

A certificate is granted by SDSU after a candidate completes a set of courses which provide the candidate with specialized skills and expertise.

Advanced Certificate in Behavior Analysis

SPED offers a verified course sequence (VCS) from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® towards the BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) certificate, as well as the Advanced Certificate in Behavior Analysis.

Cultural Proficiency for Educators

Note: the Cultural Proficiency for Educators certificate program is no longer housed within the College of Education. It is now in the Division of Academic Engagement and Student Achievement.

The certificate is designed for those looking to develop culturally relevant teaching strategies to address issues related to teaching in diverse school settings.

Dual Language for Academic Literacy

This certificate program provides K-12 teachers and other education professionals with specialized course work in Dual Language programming. This construct provides instruction in two languages and is aimed for students to develop competencies in bilingualism, biliteracy and biculturalism/ multiculturalism.

EC-TEaMH: Early Childhood Transdisciplinary Education and Mental Health

EC-TEaMH is an interdisciplinary program focusing on professional preparation and skills enhancement of early childhood educators who work with young children who demonstrate socio-emotional and behavioral problems and their parents.

English Language Development for Academic Literacy

This certificate program provides K-12 teachers and other education professionals with specialized preparation for developing academic literacy assessment, curriculum, and teaching methods specifically designed to meet the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs).

International Inclusive Leadership Program

This is a 5-course program through SDSU that prepares participants to lead teams in the design and delivery of effective accommodations, modifications, and interventions within general education settings. Participants can choose to complete the courses for professional learning only or for university credit.

Mental Health Recovery & Trauma-Informed Care

Rehabilitation Technology

This certificate program trains interested engineers and non-engineers in the field of rehabilitation technology using formal classroom instruction, project design and fabrication, and internship.

Supported Employment & Transition Specialist

This certificate prepares specialists who develop and implement programs in supported employment and adult community living for youth and adults with disabilities.

Certificate in Cognitive Disabilities

The Certificate in Cognitive Disabilities is designed for current and aspiring rehabilitation counselors who are, or intend to become, providers of vocational and independent living services on behalf of persons with cognitive disabilities, including those with autistic spectrum disorders, intellectual disability, traumatic brain injuries, and learning disabilities.

Certificate in Psychiatric Rehabilitation

The purpose of the certificate is to educate rehabilitation counselors to provide effective interventions that will result in greater workforce participation and community integration of individuals who experience psychiatric disabilities.

Added Authorizations

What is an Added Authorization?

An added authorization is regulated by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) that enables teachers to teach more subjects in more areas. (For example, an elementary school teacher might work toward an added authorization to teach math in middle school.)

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